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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It is good to be back with Jack McEvoy...now a reporter for the LA Times. A lot has happened in his life...since the story we first were introduced to him, called The Poet.
Like his first book, the reporter is thrust into his actual story, and finds himself in the crosshairs of the villain of the story.
Also, Rachel Waller, FBI agent is reuinited with Jack McEvoy (and us) in this story/book.
I loved how Jack was on the trail for the truth (again), but then finds himself in trouble. It's also fun/good to see Agent Rachel Waller brought into the story, but then having to deal with Jack (emotionally) and also having to walk the tightrope of her life and her work.
There are two stories being told within this book...first, the story of a sick mind...that is killing women, and the second, the death of print media (newspapers) and how the world is ever changing and that the importance of this medium is forever changed.
I was truly interested in the how/why of what the villain(s) were doing what they are/were doing.
The idea of tech farms with servers...is something I know nothing about, but the way the author explored this was incredibly interesting.
I know that there is a third book (so far) within the Jack Envoy series...within the Harry Bosch Universe...so I will pick up that book...as I make my way through the chonological books within this universe.
Like his first book, the reporter is thrust into his actual story, and finds himself in the crosshairs of the villain of the story.
Also, Rachel Waller, FBI agent is reuinited with Jack McEvoy (and us) in this story/book.
I loved how Jack was on the trail for the truth (again), but then finds himself in trouble. It's also fun/good to see Agent Rachel Waller brought into the story, but then having to deal with Jack (emotionally) and also having to walk the tightrope of her life and her work.
There are two stories being told within this book...first, the story of a sick mind...that is killing women, and the second, the death of print media (newspapers) and how the world is ever changing and that the importance of this medium is forever changed.
I was truly interested in the how/why of what the villain(s) were doing what they are/were doing.
The idea of tech farms with servers...is something I know nothing about, but the way the author explored this was incredibly interesting.
I know that there is a third book (so far) within the Jack Envoy series...within the Harry Bosch Universe...so I will pick up that book...as I make my way through the chonological books within this universe.
Ако беше първата ми прочетена книга на Майкъл Конъли, вероятно щях да й дам по-висока оценка. Уви, не е. Якия пич преследва таен противник, правейки изводи. Повечето действие е Deux ex machina, логичните изводи на добрите се броят на пръстите на едната ръка.
Прилича на Карл Май, включително по финала.
Прилича на Карл Май, включително по финала.
Not quite as good as the first book in this set of characters, but a fun read. Ending was a bit weak though.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
I found the #2 installment in the series very "samey" to the #1 installment in the series. Connelly is a great writer and story teller but I don't think this series is for me. Heading back to Rene Ballard.......
Listened to the audiobook while driving through Montana, Idaho and Utah. Lots of twists and turns and a great main villain. Looking forward to the next in this series!
2,5. Para ser la continuación de ~el poeta realmente me decepcionó.
The first 3/4 of this book was enjoyable. It is still worth reading!
I enjoyed this one a lot better than The Poet (which I loved when I read it as a teenager, but disliked when I read it again in my 30s.)
Honestly, the story gets a bit weighed down toward the end and goes on maybe 100 pages too long.
But I will say that I'm looking forward to seeing McEvoy show up again in Connelly's newest one coming out later this year!
I enjoyed this one a lot better than The Poet (which I loved when I read it as a teenager, but disliked when I read it again in my 30s.)
Honestly, the story gets a bit weighed down toward the end and goes on maybe 100 pages too long.
But I will say that I'm looking forward to seeing McEvoy show up again in Connelly's newest one coming out later this year!
(Jag läste den här boken på svenska - Fågelskrämman)
Jag har lite svårt för deckare där man direkt får reda på vem mördaren är. När två parallellhistorier mot slutet vävs ihop. Det är visserligen snyggt hur Connelly gång på gång lyckas lura sina läsare, TROTS att vi ju får följa även mördaren ända från start. Jag gillar dock överraskningen i slutet på "vanliga" deckare mer, när det framkommer allt tydligare mördaren är och intrigen trappas upp för att mot slutet nå ett crescendo. Fågelskrämman var okej, men inte mer än så. Connelly kan bättre, det har han bevisat med bland annat Poeten.
Jag har lite svårt för deckare där man direkt får reda på vem mördaren är. När två parallellhistorier mot slutet vävs ihop. Det är visserligen snyggt hur Connelly gång på gång lyckas lura sina läsare, TROTS att vi ju får följa även mördaren ända från start. Jag gillar dock överraskningen i slutet på "vanliga" deckare mer, när det framkommer allt tydligare mördaren är och intrigen trappas upp för att mot slutet nå ett crescendo. Fågelskrämman var okej, men inte mer än så. Connelly kan bättre, det har han bevisat med bland annat Poeten.